50 Creative Home Gift Ideas for Mom

Updated:
July 18, 2017

14 minute read

Your mom works hard to keep the family happy all year long. From making lunches and doing laundry to providing taxi services and an endless supply of cuddles, she often gives more of herself than she asks for in return.

You can’t go wrong with something hand-made yourself with a personal message attached, but if you’re looking for a little something extra special, there are many ideas out there.

Show her how much you appreciate all that she does with one of these 50 creative home gift ideas for mom:

This cute little mug is a cheeky way for mom to get her caffeine fix in the morning and on the go. The lid features an easy to use open and close slider for easy sipping and is available in other fun styles as well.

This kitchen utensil set features several fun colors and stylish bamboo design that make it beautiful to display on mom’s kitchen countertop. The set includes one of each: bamboo turner, bamboo spoon, bamboo slotted spoon, silicone spatula, and silicone turner.

Key features:

Hand wash

Made of strong, long-lasting bamboo

Hook holes on handles

Cost: *Est. $42.44

Burt’s Bees products have been a cult favorite for years thanks to quality products made from natural ingredients that really work. This set features 6 of the brand’s most popular products in convenient trial sizes.

This stylish and elegant photo frame holder is a cute and unique way for mom to display all of her beloved family portraits. This is one gift that will definitely help you stand out without breaking the bank.

Key features:

Includes 10 photo frames

Approximately 20″x18″

Suitable for 2”x3” photos

Cost: *Est. $35.99

Perfect for the proud military mom, this necklace features a cutout phrase that reflects her child’s service, surrounded by gold-tinted stars and a 2mm birthstone. The beautiful 18-inch cable chain is made from stainless steel to last her a lifetime.

Key features:

Choose from all 12 months

Choose from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine

Simulated stone

Cost: *Est. $24

This new tablet from Amazon features a beautiful 7″ IPS display (171 ppi / 1024 x 600) and fast 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, plus rear and front-facing cameras for all your photo capturing needs. With the all-new Amazon Underground app store, you can access over $10,000 in apps, games and even in-app items that are actually free.

Pour over coffee has been growing in popularity and this coffee maker is a great way for mom to make her own at home. It provides a beautiful slow brew that’s packed full of delicious coffee flavors as the oils to not become trapped as traditionally happens with paper filters.

This stealthy little ninja eliminates up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria from mom’s toothbrush thanks to powerful UV rays. Perfect for use at home of on the road to help keep mom’s pearly whites healthy and happy.

These nail stickers provide the ultimate in ease of application to allow mom to have a salon-look nail effect all from the comfort of her own home. Strips can easily be removed with standard nail polish remover when you want to change your look.

This mug can be fully customized with a special photo near and dear to mom’s heart along with text to really show her how much you care all year long. Choose from a variety of interior and handle colors.

This beautiful herb planter set offers an elegant and coordinated solution that will allow mom to grow her own fresh herbs indoors all year long. Start some of her favorite seedlings if you have the time.

Help mom get her morning caffeine fix with the newest brewer from Keurig. It uses special barcode-sensing technology to brew the perfect cup, every time. It also features a compact design and spacious water reservoir.

This combination showerhead with wireless speaker system is a great way for mom to be able to listen to her favorite tunes or catch up on podcasts in the shower. It easily syncs will all Bluetooth-enabled devices up to 32 feet away to provide the ultimate listening experience.

This upright canister vacuum makes quick work of cleanup chores thanks to its powerful suction and innovative brush design that allow this unit to pick up more dirt and debris with each pass. It features an integrated TurboBrush tool that allows for quick and easy cleaning of stairs, furniture, upholstery, and more.

Key features:

Foam tank filter is washable

Multi-level filtration system

No messy bags to change

Cost: *Est. $79.99

This convenient kit allows mom to try out a number of this popular skincare brand’s products without having to invest in a bunch of full size items. It includes a cocktail of dermatologist-trusted ingredients that help correct a number of skin imbalances.

Unlike many other smartwatches, this one is capable of communicating with both Android and iOS smartphone devices. Mom can get real-time alerts and notifications from her Facebook and Twitter accounts, along with weather updates, email, Instagram and fitness stats.

Take the work out of housework for mom with this robotic vacuum cleaner. Thanks to its patented technology, it using a Laser Smart Mapping and Navigation system to scan and map a room before planning and methodically cleaning it from top to bottom.

Wearable tech is all the rage and this activity tracker band can help mom to meet her fitness goals thanks to its ability to track steps, distance, and calories burned. Its also able to track and monitor your sleep so you can get even more and better rest.

This faucet features warm, modern and sophisticated styling, and is available as a complete bathroom collection featuring a full suite of products available in a variety of finishes. This is the brand’s first joystick lavatory faucet, featuring optional Touch2OTM Technology, which activates the flow of water with a simple touch anywhere on the faucet and/or via intuitive, hands-free proximity sensing when your hand moves close to it.

Forget your ordinary kettle, this one-touch tea maker is the ultimate brewer. It allows mom to brew a variety of her favorite teas at just precisely the right temperature. Never burn another tea leaf again.

These knives are known all over the world for the high quality and this set is a convenient way to give an entire set in one package. The included knife block provides ideal and safe storage. The set includes a 3 inch paring knife, 5 inch serrated utility knife, 6 inch utility knife, 7 inch santoku hollow edge, 8 inch chef’s knife, 9 inch sharpening steel, 8 inch bread knife, 5 inch boning knife, kitchen shears, and storage block.

Key features:

Full tang for added balance and strength

Ergonomic design

Triple riveted handle for long-lasting control

Cost: *Est. $189.95

This enameled cast iron dutch oven cooker is a beautiful addition to mom’s kitchen and is available in a number of different sizes and colors to suit her family’s cooking needs. It will provide her with years of reliable and durable meal preparation.

Key features:

Heat safe up to 500F

Won’t react to acidic foods

No seasoning required

Cost: *Est. $214.95

Available in 24- and 30-inch widths, this microwave is the ultimate dream for foodies looking to create the kitchen of their dreams. It can easily be installed in an island or peninsula, and can also be installed below or adjacent to a wall oven.

This top-of-the-line espresso machine will allow mom to feel like she has her own barista at home. Wow her with one of 17 recipes available all at the touch of a button. Unlike the popular single-serve coffee machines, this one lets you grind your own beans for fresh brews every time.

Enjoy all the health benefits (not to mention the superior taste) of fresh juice at home with this powerhouse machine. It features an extra-wide feed chute and 3-in-1 adjustable pulp screen. Best of all, it’s dishwasher-safe which makes cleanup a breeze!

This smartwatch is powered by Android Wear™ and stays true to the timeless form of the classic wristwatch, while keeping you connected to modern conveniences. Send texts, set a reminder, check the weather and even ask for directions.

Stovetop pressure cookers are sooo yesterday. This electric pressure cooker can cook a number of items including beans, grains, rice, vegetables and more in a fraction of the time and all at the touch of a button. Mom can even make her own healthy homemade yogurt.

Homemade is often more healthy, and mom will love that you can make your own syrups with fresh ingredients at home before adding a dose of carbonation to them with this machine. The streamlined silhouette echoes the brand’s iconic stand mixer.

This digital camera really is the whole package. Not only is it waterproof, dustproof, shock and freeze proof, but it will let mom quickly and easily share photos with her smartphone or tablet via a wireless connection.

Nothing shows mom how special she is like a beautiful diamond and this pair of earrings is no exception. The screw backs provide additional security that she won’t lose this precious gift and token of your appreciation.

Meal prep will be faster and easier when mom has this food processor in her kitchen. This large capacity processor features a 14-cup bowl and wide chute that’s ideal for tackling a number of different food prep needs.

This eco-friendly electric bike offers mom a practical and economical solution to getting around town and running errands. No special testing or license is required, so she can start scooting around in no time at all.